Theatre Arts: Drama, BA

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This major is administered by the area of Theatre in the School of Performing Arts .

Choose this option if you wish to gain general knowledge in a variety of theatre courses: acting, design, directing, theatre history, and dramatic literature, but also wish to take selected specialized courses in one theatre area that interests you.

Program Learning Outcomes

Analyze plays for structure, character, theme, and production values.
Define and evaluate the roles of the various participants in a theatrical production.
Evaluate historical and global perspectives on the ways in which theatre has functioned in various societies and periods.
Apply skills in a variety of areas of theatrical production and performance.
Demonstrate transferable skills including critical thinking, written and oral communication, organization, and time management.

Consists of 41-49 credits.

General courses, 14 credits

THEA 149 - Introduction to Theatrical Design Credits: 3 or
THEA 172 - Fundamentals of Acting II Credits: 3 or
ARTM 195 - Fundamentals of Arts Management Credits: 3
THEA 160 - Introduction to Acting Credits: 3 or
THEA 170 - Fundamentals of Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 162 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
THEA 199 - Directed Study Credits: 1-3 (Take “Stagecraft” for 3 credits) or
THEA 248 - Costume Construction Techniques Credits: 3

One course from

DNCE 103 - Modern A Credits: 2
DNCE 105 - Ballet IA Credits: 2
DNCE 114 - Jazz I Credits: 2
DNCE 115 - Tap I Credits: 2

History, 9 credits

THEA 351 - Theatre History: Beginnings to 1660 Credits: 3
THEA 352 - Theatre History from 1660 to 1915 Credits: 3
THEA 452 - Modern and Contemporary Theatre History from 1915 Credits: 3

Structured electives, 9 credits

Choose from:

THEA 241 - Scene Design I Credits: 3
THEA 242 - Lighting Design I Credits: 3
THEA 243 - Costume Design I Credits: 3
THEA 244 - Makeup Design Credits: 3
THEA 245 - Properties Design Credits: 3
THEA 248 - Costume Construction Techniques Credits: 3
THEA 327 - Fundamentals of Playwriting Credits: 3
THEA 346 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 375 - Directing I Credits: 3
THEA 490 - Seminar in Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 497 - Senior Project Credits: 1-3

Electives, 9 credits

9 credits from Theatre and Dance course approved by adviser. Up to 6 elective credits may be from:

THEA 226 - Theatre Practicum I Credits: 0-1 (Take for 1 credit)
THEA 426 - Theatre Practicum II Credits: 0-1 (Take for 1 credit)

Practicum

See description .

World Language Courses, 0-8 credits

Complete a two-semester sequence of university entry-level world language courses (101, 102). The requirement may be fulfilled through equivalent coursework or other language acquisition as demonstrated through a test-out policy (including Native American languages and American Sign Language). If your native language is not English and you can document formal high school or university study of your native language, you may use ENGL 101 and ENGL 202 , or ENGL 150 as a means of fulfilling this world language requirement. Please see the Department of World Languages and Literatures for details.